July 5

I am a subject of The Queen and I want my day in court

This is a story of a nightmare train journey and a man who won't give up on his fight for justice, reported on the ABC's 730 programme on 4 July 2012.

It illustrates how central the Crown is, and how it is seen to be beyond politics in the minds of Australians.

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Michael Aravopoulos was simply trying to get home when he was set upon by six ticket inspectors. He claims they dragged him onto a train platform in Melbourne and bashed him and witnesses back that story.

7.30 has broadcast obtained graphic footage of the incident supporting Mr Aravopolous's claims.

He has been offered a lot of cash to settle the case, but as Guy Stayner reports, it's not money that Michael Aravopolous is after.

" I am a subject of The Queen.," he says " I have constitutional rights. I shall have my day in court."


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